Motorcycle taxis in India

Motorcycle taxis in India are a form of taxicab services. They have existed since 1981 when the Government of Goa started issuing permits to operate them.[1]

A taxi stand in Goa.

History

The Goa Motorcycle Taxi Riders Association (GMTRA) was founded in 1980 to operate motorcycle taxis in the state.[2] Operators are referred to as pilots and operate using yellow coloured motorcycles.[1] They are not regulated by a fare meter.[3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Fernandes, Krish (21 February 2013). "Motorcycle pilots: Riders in a storm?". Times of India (Panaji). Retrieved Jun 18, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Taxi riders' body marks anniversary". The Hindu (Panaji). 9 December 2011. Retrieved Jun 18, 2015.
  3. ↑ Korde, Kailash (16 June 2015). "Transport authorities draft plan to introduce motorcycle cabs in Maharashtra". Hindustan Times (Mumbai). Retrieved Jun 19, 2015.


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